Zimbabwe
Bulawayo
#2 Top 5 cities
Bulawayo is calmer and easier to navigate than Harare, but it has a narrower job market and fewer international services.
Country overview
Population
665Â 952
Year-round temperatures
Day: 22°C až 30°C
Night: 7°C až 18°C
Climate
A drier warm inland climate with pleasant winter nights.
Distance to the sea
650 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
6/10
The city is generally manageable with normal precautions, but theft and mugging remain concerns, especially after dark where street lighting is poor.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Recurring drought, heat and chronic water scarcity are the main hazards, while intense seasonal rain can still cause local flooding and service disruption.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
5/10
Internet speed
3/10
Internet stability
3/10
Electricity stability
2/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇿🇦South Africans
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇮🇳Indians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quiet atmosphere
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Fewer work opportunities
- −Smaller expat scene